Vastonea swoops to conquer

Vastonea gave veteran trainer Kevin Prendergast his sixth win in the race when sweeping through late to land the featured Topaz Mile Handicap at Galway last night.

Prendergast first took out a licence in 1963, won this contest initially as far back as ’72 with Ryker and is a man who has more than stood the test of time.

The grey son of Verglas was partnered by 7lbs claimer, Gary Halpin, who has been with Prendergast for four years and was enjoying his biggest success.